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Creator

Harbison, T. G. (Thomas Grant), 1862-1936

Abstract

This volume contains notes taken by Harbison in Tennessee, Alabama, and possibly other southeastern states from 27 May to 19 June 1900. Collector numbers 2337-2524 are included. Harbison collects a wide variety of plants. Two frequently collected genera include crataegus, a member of the rose family, and trillium, a member of the lily family. Locations include but are not limited to Moore County (TN), Manchester (TN), Sand Mountain (Jackson County, Alabama, according to Harbison's notes), and Pisgah (AL). Harbison also includes name of specimen, measurements, abundance, and a few words about the specimen's surrounding area.

Date Range

1900

Start Date

May 27, 1900

End Date

Jun 19, 1900

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Botany at 202-633-0920 to make an appointment.

Topic

Plants

Botany

Place

United States

Tennessee

Moore

Alabama

Manchester

Form/Genre

Fieldbook record

Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 11-249

Collection name

Biltmore Herbarium field notes, 1898-1904, from the Department of Botany